On Thursday, July 17th, you can sample the eats from 50 of Chicago’s top toques including Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill, Topolobampo), Paul Kahan (Avec, Blackbird), Bruce Sherman (North Pond), Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard and more at the annual Green City Market Summer BBQ. All proceeds benefit GCM, and advance tickets can be purchased at Wednesday's market or at Spice House (6–8 PM; $50 per adult in advance/$60 at the gate; childrens' tickets ages five–12 are $10 in advance/$15 at the gate; children under five are free; 1750 N. Clark St. at Stockton Dr.; for more information or to reserve a large table, call 773-435-0280).